Garmin Introduces Kids Smartwatch
September 18, 2025
Garmin has announced the latest tech for those with adventurous kids that allows for many of the features found in a smartphone without the need for kids to be ON a smartphone.
The Bounce 2 is a reimagined smartwatch for kids with LTE connectivity1 that makes staying in touch even easier. Bounce 2 allows parents and caregivers to talk to and locate their child thanks to two-way calling, text messaging and real-time location tracking. Featuring a bright, colorful display, kids can also use the smartwatch to track their activities, play fun games, listen to Amazon Music and more.
“We are thrilled to introduce Bounce 2, a smartwatch for kids offering the perfect solution for families facing the decision to give their child a smartphone. The watch’s transformed design has a stylish look kids will want to wear, while the connectivity features give parents peace of mind knowing where their kids are 24/7.”
–Susan Lyman, Garmin Vice President of Consumer Sales and Marketing
Connectivity features parents will love
When using the Garmin Jr.™ app on a compatible smartphone, parents and parent-approved contacts can communicate with and keep track of their child.
- Two-way calling and voice messaging: With the built-in speaker and microphone, kids can call their parents and send voice messages directly from their watch. From the app, parents can answer or call their child’s Bounce 2.
- Text messaging: Parents can send text messages to their child’s Bounce 2; kids can respond or create their own messages using a full keyboard directly on the watch.
- Voice message transcriptions: While in a work meeting or in an area where listening isn’t possible, read transcriptions of voice messages sent from the watch.
- Real-time location tracking: Whether it’s a trip to the park or visiting a friend’s house, parents can see their child’s location in real-time and be notified when they enter or leave a parent-defined area with new temporary geofencing.
Fun features for kids
- Built-in sports apps: Kids can track a variety of activities like running, walking, bicycling, pickleball, jump roping, team sports and more.
- Immersive designs: Enjoy on-screen animations, watch faces and color themes.
- Amazon Music: Download songs from Amazon Music directly to the watch (Amazon Music for Prime members or Amazon Music Unlimited subscription required) to listen to tunes out loud on the watch or through compatible headphones.
- Voice commands: Phrases like “call mom”, “start a timer” and more can be activated right from the watch.
Kid-friendly design
Built for all-day play, Bounce 2 features a round, vivid 1.2-inch AMOLED display, giving the watch a sleek look, while the swim-friendly design provides protection during all kinds of activities. And with two side buttons and a touchscreen, it’s easy for kids to navigate between screens and type out text messages on their watch.
Available now, Bounce 2 offers up to 2 days of battery life3 and has a suggested retail price of $299.99. It comes in three color options, including light purple, turquoise and slate gray. Kids smartwatch plans are managed by Garmin and are available for $9.99 per month. To learn more about the suite of fitness, wellness and activity features available on Bounce 2, click here.
Check out the new Bounce 2 in the video below:
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